GDS Student Newspaper posts about the horrible incident

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Monitor social media and the dark web for reputational and physical threats and create online content to lessen the impact of negative posts.

The person hired was a woman. She "has conducted and managed hundreds of high-stakes and sensitive investigations involving sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, domestic violence, stalking, hazing, bullying, retaliation, and other misconduct. Julie is regularly called on to consult in matters across a wide range of institutions and organizations, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, museums, sports organizations, nonprofits, and corporations, both in the U.S. and internationally. She also develops tailored policies and protocols and provides one-on-one and group training to help clients respond to misconduct with care, compliance, and clarity."

She "began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted homicide and felony cases from investigation through trial. She gained extensive experience as a member of the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Units and served in the Appeals Bureau, briefing and arguing cases before the Appellate Term, Appellate Division, and the New York Court of Appeals. "

GDS hired an independent investigator who seems to be qualified. MPD did a separate investigation. As others noted, two month after the fact, it is quite difficult to get any evidence two months after the fact. In the school's communication, they said there had been no other bathroom incidents, contrary to reports here. The family is trying to acquire additional evidence. In my opinion, the school's main job, absent corroborating evidence, was to strengthen security protocols to ensure a similar incident could not happen again. Beyond that, the challenge remains that the victim said there was no identifying information for the perpetrators. It would be very difficult to sanction any student without hard evidence.

I think this is where it starts and stops.

Why not encourage anyone with information to reach out to MPD or investigators when hired? Why not encourage that now? Why not change safety procedures?

It seems like this is pretty much the only argument being made, that the school has an independent duty to “reach out to the school.” But per the article MPD asked them not to, and it is also well known that making blanket calls for information in this way can distort the results of an investigation. You are all really grasping at straws.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's time for the board leadership to do the correct thing and step down.

+1

There are so many ways the school could have handled this that would have made it clear they were prioritizing student safety. Regardless of whether they did, the optics point in the other direction. It's time for a significant leadership change.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The school counselor who helped start the summit has left but is still local.

There are DC law firms that do these types of investigations.

Why was this approach and NY outfit chosen?

The investigator had expertise with schools. People are overlooking the challenge faced by the fact that the child said he could not identify his accusers. This is the part where it gets difficult for the school. No identifying information at all? And I would assume the act described might be quite difficult to execute during a five minute class break. And all kids just went on the merry way to class immediately afterwards? This may very well have happened, but unfortunately for the victim, it is not airtight and unfortunately does make it possible to cast some doubt. I understand why the family came forward to look for more corroborating evidence. In my view, the school could have proactively strengthened security measures or protocols so that if such an allegation happened in the future, there would be ways to cross check it. (For example, video surveillance of the hallway outside the bathroom that is stored for 6 months, etc.)

One weird factoid is that the “assailants” were reported to be students yet their identities masked. How was the child so sure they were students?

7th/8th grade boys are bigger than 5th grade boys but not adult sized.

If there was any reason to think that outside adults got into a middle school bathroom then it makes the failure to change any of the security measures egregiously bad.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:Wait, GDS tuition is paying this company? I am in shock. https://tmusallc.com/investigation-consulting-services/
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Forensic accounting to assist individuals, government agencies, and business entities and corporations uncover financial irregularities and ensure overall compliance.

Deliver timely, reliable, and admissible intelligence.

Vet job candidates and avoid hiring mistakes by providing context and background.

Pair our rigorous desktop research with human source intelligence and analysis to help clients mitgate risk and make better business decisions.

Locate and interview witnesses and conduct background checks for deposition preparation.

Offer a range of strategic and crisis consulting services that assess the safety of travel destinations and neutralize adverse media coverage.

Monitor social media and the dark web for reputational and physical threats and create online content to lessen the impact of negative posts.

The person hired was a woman. She "has conducted and managed hundreds of high-stakes and sensitive investigations involving sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, domestic violence, stalking, hazing, bullying, retaliation, and other misconduct. Julie is regularly called on to consult in matters across a wide range of institutions and organizations, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, museums, sports organizations, nonprofits, and corporations, both in the U.S. and internationally. She also develops tailored policies and protocols and provides one-on-one and group training to help clients respond to misconduct with care, compliance, and clarity."

She "began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted homicide and felony cases from investigation through trial. She gained extensive experience as a member of the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Units and served in the Appeals Bureau, briefing and arguing cases before the Appellate Term, Appellate Division, and the New York Court of Appeals. "

GDS hired an independent investigator who seems to be qualified. MPD did a separate investigation. As others noted, two month after the fact, it is quite difficult to get any evidence two months after the fact. In the school's communication, they said there had been no other bathroom incidents, contrary to reports here. The family is trying to acquire additional evidence. In my opinion, the school's main job, absent corroborating evidence, was to strengthen security protocols to ensure a similar incident could not happen again. Beyond that, the challenge remains that the victim said there was no identifying information for the perpetrators. It would be very difficult to sanction any student without hard evidence.

I think this is where it starts and stops.

Why not encourage anyone with information to reach out to MPD or investigators when hired? Why not encourage that now? Why not change safety procedures?

It seems like this is pretty much the only argument being made, that the school has an independent duty to “reach out to the school.” But per the article MPD asked them not to, and it is also well known that making blanket calls for information in this way can distort the results of an investigation. You are all really grasping at straws.

Are we really supposed to believe that statements that come from someone as dishonest and unethical as Russel Shaw are credible?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wait, GDS tuition is paying this company? I am in shock. https://tmusallc.com/investigation-consulting-services/
Is this true?


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Vet job candidates and avoid hiring mistakes by providing context and background.

Pair our rigorous desktop research with human source intelligence and analysis to help clients mitgate risk and make better business decisions.

Locate and interview witnesses and conduct background checks for deposition preparation.

Offer a range of strategic and crisis consulting services that assess the safety of travel destinations and neutralize adverse media coverage.

Monitor social media and the dark web for reputational and physical threats and create online content to lessen the impact of negative posts.

The person hired was a woman. She "has conducted and managed hundreds of high-stakes and sensitive investigations involving sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, domestic violence, stalking, hazing, bullying, retaliation, and other misconduct. Julie is regularly called on to consult in matters across a wide range of institutions and organizations, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, museums, sports organizations, nonprofits, and corporations, both in the U.S. and internationally. She also develops tailored policies and protocols and provides one-on-one and group training to help clients respond to misconduct with care, compliance, and clarity."

She "began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted homicide and felony cases from investigation through trial. She gained extensive experience as a member of the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Units and served in the Appeals Bureau, briefing and arguing cases before the Appellate Term, Appellate Division, and the New York Court of Appeals. "

GDS hired an independent investigator who seems to be qualified. MPD did a separate investigation. As others noted, two month after the fact, it is quite difficult to get any evidence two months after the fact. In the school's communication, they said there had been no other bathroom incidents, contrary to reports here. The family is trying to acquire additional evidence. In my opinion, the school's main job, absent corroborating evidence, was to strengthen security protocols to ensure a similar incident could not happen again. Beyond that, the challenge remains that the victim said there was no identifying information for the perpetrators. It would be very difficult to sanction any student without hard evidence.

I think this is where it starts and stops.

Why not encourage anyone with information to reach out to MPD or investigators when hired? Why not encourage that now? Why not change safety procedures?

It seems like this is pretty much the only argument being made, that the school has an independent duty to “reach out to the school.” But per the article MPD asked them not to, and it is also well known that making blanket calls for information in this way can distort the results of an investigation. You are all really grasping at straws.

Where does anything say that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The school counselor who helped start the summit has left but is still local.

There are DC law firms that do these types of investigations.

Why was this approach and NY outfit chosen?

The investigator had expertise with schools. People are overlooking the challenge faced by the fact that the child said he could not identify his accusers. This is the part where it gets difficult for the school. No identifying information at all? And I would assume the act described might be quite difficult to execute during a five minute class break. And all kids just went on the merry way to class immediately afterwards? This may very well have happened, but unfortunately for the victim, it is not airtight and unfortunately does make it possible to cast some doubt. I understand why the family came forward to look for more corroborating evidence. In my view, the school could have proactively strengthened security measures or protocols so that if such an allegation happened in the future, there would be ways to cross check it. (For example, video surveillance of the hallway outside the bathroom that is stored for 6 months, etc.)

One weird factoid is that the “assailants” were reported to be students yet their identities masked. How was the child so sure they were students?

7th/8th grade boys are bigger than 5th grade boys but not adult sized.

If there was any reason to think that outside adults got into a middle school bathroom then it makes the failure to change any of the security measures egregiously bad.

The school did increase its security, which included adding more cameras and the length of time that recordings are held.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait, GDS tuition is paying this company? I am in shock. https://tmusallc.com/investigation-consulting-services/
Is this true?


Who We Are:
Investigators and analysts who discreetly manage the most demanding cases. We are skilled at locating hidden assets, identifying online threats, and exposing fraud. Our staff has roots in law enforcement, investigative journalism, forensic accounting, and intelligence. All are thorough and results-driven.

What We Do:
Customize investigations to meet the needs of our clients: individuals to multinationals, solo practitioners to corporate law firms, startups to leaders in finance, philanthropy, entertainment, tech, higher education, public health, and art.

Forensic accounting to assist individuals, government agencies, and business entities and corporations uncover financial irregularities and ensure overall compliance.

Deliver timely, reliable, and admissible intelligence.

Vet job candidates and avoid hiring mistakes by providing context and background.

Pair our rigorous desktop research with human source intelligence and analysis to help clients mitgate risk and make better business decisions.

Locate and interview witnesses and conduct background checks for deposition preparation.

Offer a range of strategic and crisis consulting services that assess the safety of travel destinations and neutralize adverse media coverage.

Monitor social media and the dark web for reputational and physical threats and create online content to lessen the impact of negative posts.

The person hired was a woman. She "has conducted and managed hundreds of high-stakes and sensitive investigations involving sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, domestic violence, stalking, hazing, bullying, retaliation, and other misconduct. Julie is regularly called on to consult in matters across a wide range of institutions and organizations, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, museums, sports organizations, nonprofits, and corporations, both in the U.S. and internationally. She also develops tailored policies and protocols and provides one-on-one and group training to help clients respond to misconduct with care, compliance, and clarity."

She "began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted homicide and felony cases from investigation through trial. She gained extensive experience as a member of the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Units and served in the Appeals Bureau, briefing and arguing cases before the Appellate Term, Appellate Division, and the New York Court of Appeals. "

GDS hired an independent investigator who seems to be qualified. MPD did a separate investigation. As others noted, two month after the fact, it is quite difficult to get any evidence two months after the fact. In the school's communication, they said there had been no other bathroom incidents, contrary to reports here. The family is trying to acquire additional evidence. In my opinion, the school's main job, absent corroborating evidence, was to strengthen security protocols to ensure a similar incident could not happen again. Beyond that, the challenge remains that the victim said there was no identifying information for the perpetrators. It would be very difficult to sanction any student without hard evidence.

I think this is where it starts and stops.

Why not encourage anyone with information to reach out to MPD or investigators when hired? Why not encourage that now? Why not change safety procedures?

It seems like this is pretty much the only argument being made, that the school has an independent duty to “reach out to the school.” But per the article MPD asked them not to, and it is also well known that making blanket calls for information in this way can distort the results of an investigation. You are all really grasping at straws.

Where does anything say that?

It's amazing watching people defend an Epstein linked firm with a "director of investigations" who is accused of potentially criminal conduct and sexual harassment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's time for the board leadership to do the correct thing and step down.

+1

There are so many ways the school could have handled this that would have made it clear they were prioritizing student safety. Regardless of whether they did, the optics point in the other direction. It's time for a significant leadership change.

The board probably did exactly what the lawyers and PR told them to do. CYA. Did you really think GDS would act differently?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait, GDS tuition is paying this company? I am in shock. https://tmusallc.com/investigation-consulting-services/
Is this true?


Who We Are:
Investigators and analysts who discreetly manage the most demanding cases. We are skilled at locating hidden assets, identifying online threats, and exposing fraud. Our staff has roots in law enforcement, investigative journalism, forensic accounting, and intelligence. All are thorough and results-driven.

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Customize investigations to meet the needs of our clients: individuals to multinationals, solo practitioners to corporate law firms, startups to leaders in finance, philanthropy, entertainment, tech, higher education, public health, and art.

Forensic accounting to assist individuals, government agencies, and business entities and corporations uncover financial irregularities and ensure overall compliance.

Deliver timely, reliable, and admissible intelligence.

Vet job candidates and avoid hiring mistakes by providing context and background.

Pair our rigorous desktop research with human source intelligence and analysis to help clients mitgate risk and make better business decisions.

Locate and interview witnesses and conduct background checks for deposition preparation.

Offer a range of strategic and crisis consulting services that assess the safety of travel destinations and neutralize adverse media coverage.

Monitor social media and the dark web for reputational and physical threats and create online content to lessen the impact of negative posts.

The person hired was a woman. She "has conducted and managed hundreds of high-stakes and sensitive investigations involving sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, domestic violence, stalking, hazing, bullying, retaliation, and other misconduct. Julie is regularly called on to consult in matters across a wide range of institutions and organizations, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, museums, sports organizations, nonprofits, and corporations, both in the U.S. and internationally. She also develops tailored policies and protocols and provides one-on-one and group training to help clients respond to misconduct with care, compliance, and clarity."

She "began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted homicide and felony cases from investigation through trial. She gained extensive experience as a member of the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Units and served in the Appeals Bureau, briefing and arguing cases before the Appellate Term, Appellate Division, and the New York Court of Appeals. "

GDS hired an independent investigator who seems to be qualified. MPD did a separate investigation. As others noted, two month after the fact, it is quite difficult to get any evidence two months after the fact. In the school's communication, they said there had been no other bathroom incidents, contrary to reports here. The family is trying to acquire additional evidence. In my opinion, the school's main job, absent corroborating evidence, was to strengthen security protocols to ensure a similar incident could not happen again. Beyond that, the challenge remains that the victim said there was no identifying information for the perpetrators. It would be very difficult to sanction any student without hard evidence.

I think this is where it starts and stops.

Why not encourage anyone with information to reach out to MPD or investigators when hired? Why not encourage that now? Why not change safety procedures?

It seems like this is pretty much the only argument being made, that the school has an independent duty to “reach out to the school.” But per the article MPD asked them not to, and it is also well known that making blanket calls for information in this way can distort the results of an investigation. You are all really grasping at straws.

Where does anything say that?

From the school newspaper - "In the Feb. 13 email, Shaw said MPD asked school administrators to “refrain from broad communication to our community to avoid interference with their investigation.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait, GDS tuition is paying this company? I am in shock. https://tmusallc.com/investigation-consulting-services/
Is this true?


Who We Are:
Investigators and analysts who discreetly manage the most demanding cases. We are skilled at locating hidden assets, identifying online threats, and exposing fraud. Our staff has roots in law enforcement, investigative journalism, forensic accounting, and intelligence. All are thorough and results-driven.

What We Do:
Customize investigations to meet the needs of our clients: individuals to multinationals, solo practitioners to corporate law firms, startups to leaders in finance, philanthropy, entertainment, tech, higher education, public health, and art.

Forensic accounting to assist individuals, government agencies, and business entities and corporations uncover financial irregularities and ensure overall compliance.

Deliver timely, reliable, and admissible intelligence.

Vet job candidates and avoid hiring mistakes by providing context and background.

Pair our rigorous desktop research with human source intelligence and analysis to help clients mitgate risk and make better business decisions.

Locate and interview witnesses and conduct background checks for deposition preparation.

Offer a range of strategic and crisis consulting services that assess the safety of travel destinations and neutralize adverse media coverage.

Monitor social media and the dark web for reputational and physical threats and create online content to lessen the impact of negative posts.

The person hired was a woman. She "has conducted and managed hundreds of high-stakes and sensitive investigations involving sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, domestic violence, stalking, hazing, bullying, retaliation, and other misconduct. Julie is regularly called on to consult in matters across a wide range of institutions and organizations, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, museums, sports organizations, nonprofits, and corporations, both in the U.S. and internationally. She also develops tailored policies and protocols and provides one-on-one and group training to help clients respond to misconduct with care, compliance, and clarity."

She "began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted homicide and felony cases from investigation through trial. She gained extensive experience as a member of the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Units and served in the Appeals Bureau, briefing and arguing cases before the Appellate Term, Appellate Division, and the New York Court of Appeals. "

GDS hired an independent investigator who seems to be qualified. MPD did a separate investigation. As others noted, two month after the fact, it is quite difficult to get any evidence two months after the fact. In the school's communication, they said there had been no other bathroom incidents, contrary to reports here. The family is trying to acquire additional evidence. In my opinion, the school's main job, absent corroborating evidence, was to strengthen security protocols to ensure a similar incident could not happen again. Beyond that, the challenge remains that the victim said there was no identifying information for the perpetrators. It would be very difficult to sanction any student without hard evidence.

I think this is where it starts and stops.

Why not encourage anyone with information to reach out to MPD or investigators when hired? Why not encourage that now? Why not change safety procedures?

It seems like this is pretty much the only argument being made, that the school has an independent duty to “reach out to the school.” But per the article MPD asked them not to, and it is also well known that making blanket calls for information in this way can distort the results of an investigation. You are all really grasping at straws.

Where does anything say that?

From the school newspaper - "In the Feb. 13 email, Shaw said MPD asked school administrators to “refrain from broad communication to our community to avoid interference with their investigation.”

That might have been appropriate in the immediate aftermath when MPD thought it might find credible leads on its own. But that doesn't mean the school shouldn't have pushed back on that at any point in the year+ that followed. At some point, a community-wide email really should have gone out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait, GDS tuition is paying this company? I am in shock. https://tmusallc.com/investigation-consulting-services/
Is this true?


Who We Are:
Investigators and analysts who discreetly manage the most demanding cases. We are skilled at locating hidden assets, identifying online threats, and exposing fraud. Our staff has roots in law enforcement, investigative journalism, forensic accounting, and intelligence. All are thorough and results-driven.

What We Do:
Customize investigations to meet the needs of our clients: individuals to multinationals, solo practitioners to corporate law firms, startups to leaders in finance, philanthropy, entertainment, tech, higher education, public health, and art.

Forensic accounting to assist individuals, government agencies, and business entities and corporations uncover financial irregularities and ensure overall compliance.

Deliver timely, reliable, and admissible intelligence.

Vet job candidates and avoid hiring mistakes by providing context and background.

Pair our rigorous desktop research with human source intelligence and analysis to help clients mitgate risk and make better business decisions.

Locate and interview witnesses and conduct background checks for deposition preparation.

Offer a range of strategic and crisis consulting services that assess the safety of travel destinations and neutralize adverse media coverage.

Monitor social media and the dark web for reputational and physical threats and create online content to lessen the impact of negative posts.

The person hired was a woman. She "has conducted and managed hundreds of high-stakes and sensitive investigations involving sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, domestic violence, stalking, hazing, bullying, retaliation, and other misconduct. Julie is regularly called on to consult in matters across a wide range of institutions and organizations, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, museums, sports organizations, nonprofits, and corporations, both in the U.S. and internationally. She also develops tailored policies and protocols and provides one-on-one and group training to help clients respond to misconduct with care, compliance, and clarity."

She "began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted homicide and felony cases from investigation through trial. She gained extensive experience as a member of the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Units and served in the Appeals Bureau, briefing and arguing cases before the Appellate Term, Appellate Division, and the New York Court of Appeals. "

GDS hired an independent investigator who seems to be qualified. MPD did a separate investigation. As others noted, two month after the fact, it is quite difficult to get any evidence two months after the fact. In the school's communication, they said there had been no other bathroom incidents, contrary to reports here. The family is trying to acquire additional evidence. In my opinion, the school's main job, absent corroborating evidence, was to strengthen security protocols to ensure a similar incident could not happen again. Beyond that, the challenge remains that the victim said there was no identifying information for the perpetrators. It would be very difficult to sanction any student without hard evidence.

I think this is where it starts and stops.

Why not encourage anyone with information to reach out to MPD or investigators when hired? Why not encourage that now? Why not change safety procedures?

It seems like this is pretty much the only argument being made, that the school has an independent duty to “reach out to the school.” But per the article MPD asked them not to, and it is also well known that making blanket calls for information in this way can distort the results of an investigation. You are all really grasping at straws.

Where does anything say that?

From the school newspaper - "In the Feb. 13 email, Shaw said MPD asked school administrators to “refrain from broad communication to our community to avoid interference with their investigation.”

That might have been appropriate in the immediate aftermath when MPD thought it might find credible leads on its own. But that doesn't mean the school shouldn't have pushed back on that at any point in the year+ that followed. At some point, a community-wide email really should have gone out.

I would be very hesitant to believe any statement that GDS has made. I don't believe they're telling the truth and I doubt MPD would say this to them.

[Anonymous]

If people had information about the event they should have reported it without the school asking for it. Imagine hearing a kid talking about raping another kid or being told information pertaining to the rape of another kid and not reporting it.

A call for information in a case after the Police have completed their investigation would be performative at best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wait, GDS tuition is paying this company? I am in shock. https://tmusallc.com/investigation-consulting-services/
Is this true?


Who We Are:
Investigators and analysts who discreetly manage the most demanding cases. We are skilled at locating hidden assets, identifying online threats, and exposing fraud. Our staff has roots in law enforcement, investigative journalism, forensic accounting, and intelligence. All are thorough and results-driven.

What We Do:
Customize investigations to meet the needs of our clients: individuals to multinationals, solo practitioners to corporate law firms, startups to leaders in finance, philanthropy, entertainment, tech, higher education, public health, and art.

Forensic accounting to assist individuals, government agencies, and business entities and corporations uncover financial irregularities and ensure overall compliance.

Deliver timely, reliable, and admissible intelligence.

Vet job candidates and avoid hiring mistakes by providing context and background.

Pair our rigorous desktop research with human source intelligence and analysis to help clients mitgate risk and make better business decisions.

Locate and interview witnesses and conduct background checks for deposition preparation.

Offer a range of strategic and crisis consulting services that assess the safety of travel destinations and neutralize adverse media coverage.

Monitor social media and the dark web for reputational and physical threats and create online content to lessen the impact of negative posts.

The person hired was a woman. She "has conducted and managed hundreds of high-stakes and sensitive investigations involving sexual misconduct, harassment, discrimination, domestic violence, stalking, hazing, bullying, retaliation, and other misconduct. Julie is regularly called on to consult in matters across a wide range of institutions and organizations, including K–12 schools, colleges and universities, museums, sports organizations, nonprofits, and corporations, both in the U.S. and internationally. She also develops tailored policies and protocols and provides one-on-one and group training to help clients respond to misconduct with care, compliance, and clarity."

She "began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted homicide and felony cases from investigation through trial. She gained extensive experience as a member of the Sex Crimes and Domestic Violence Units and served in the Appeals Bureau, briefing and arguing cases before the Appellate Term, Appellate Division, and the New York Court of Appeals. "

GDS hired an independent investigator who seems to be qualified. MPD did a separate investigation. As others noted, two month after the fact, it is quite difficult to get any evidence two months after the fact. In the school's communication, they said there had been no other bathroom incidents, contrary to reports here. The family is trying to acquire additional evidence. In my opinion, the school's main job, absent corroborating evidence, was to strengthen security protocols to ensure a similar incident could not happen again. Beyond that, the challenge remains that the victim said there was no identifying information for the perpetrators. It would be very difficult to sanction any student without hard evidence.

I think this is where it starts and stops.

Why not encourage anyone with information to reach out to MPD or investigators when hired? Why not encourage that now? Why not change safety procedures?

It seems like this is pretty much the only argument being made, that the school has an independent duty to “reach out to the school.” But per the article MPD asked them not to, and it is also well known that making blanket calls for information in this way can distort the results of an investigation. You are all really grasping at straws.

Where does anything say that?

From the school newspaper - "In the Feb. 13 email, Shaw said MPD asked school administrators to “refrain from broad communication to our community to avoid interference with their investigation.”

That might have been appropriate in the immediate aftermath when MPD thought it might find credible leads on its own. But that doesn't mean the school shouldn't have pushed back on that at any point in the year+ that followed. At some point, a community-wide email really should have gone out.

From the SCHOOL not the family of the victim!!!

Where are the students who put on the consent summit in all this? If they train students from other schools to change their culture, maybe they need to start at GDS.

This handling has done genuine harm to the school’s brand. And the heavy handed attempts at social media management by T&M are laughable.

Unless this has happened many times and the school had legal exposure, why not take a more safety focused approach?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If people had information about the event they should have reported it without the school asking for it. Imagine hearing a kid talking about raping another kid or being told information pertaining to the rape of another kid and not reporting it.

A call for information in a case after the Police have completed their investigation would be performative at best.

GDS is still trying to tacitly discourage it. It’s pretty shocking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If people had information about the event they should have reported it without the school asking for it. Imagine hearing a kid talking about raping another kid or being told information pertaining to the rape of another kid and not reporting it.

A call for information in a case after the Police have completed their investigation would be performative at best.

GDS is still trying to tacitly discourage it. It’s pretty shocking.

exactly. RUSSEL NEEDS TO BE TERMINATED.